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Last month was the annual UC Davis Picnic Day, the largest university open house event in America, and a tradition that's been going on since 1909. It's also a day that usually fills me with a bit...
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From CapPublicRadio...
Advocates Oppose Plans to Close Homeless Camp
Residents and supporters of self-governing homeless "Camp Resolution" marched to Sacramento city hall on May 15 in opposition of city plans to close the camp.
Sacramento Zoo Move Approved
The Elk Grove City Council voted to approve the move of the Sacramento Zoo to a 100 acre lot at Kammerer Road and Lotz Parkway.
Sacramento Plans to Double Urban Canopy
Sacramento is seeking public comment on its "Urban Forrest Plan" to increase the trees in the city with priority given to areas in North and South Sacramento.
From Daily Democrat...
Highway 113 Overcrossing Ribbon-Cutting Held
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 24 to celebrate the official opening of the Sports Park Bike and Pedestrian Overcrossing connecting southeast and west Woodland.
From SF Gate...
A Private Calif. Ranch Holds Important State History — And It Might Be in Danger
Some residents fear development could destroy parts of the historic land.
From The California Aggie...
City of Davis Acquires Farmland for Agriculture Conservation
The City of Davis has contributed Measure O open space funding for an agricultural conservation easement on 120 acres of local farmland.
Knights Landing Community Park Breaks Ground
The construction of the Knights Landing Community Park is set to commence with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 9.
Woodland Begins Pickleball Court Construction
Woodland is incorporating pickleball courts as part of the William Crawford Senior Park Court Reconstruction Project.
From Davis Enterprise...
UC Davis to Open New Lab at Aggie Square
UC Davis will be opening a new veterinary genetics research laboratory in Sacramento's Aggies Square.
Oakland A’s Temporary Move to West Sacramento
The A's will play at Sutter Health Park for three years, with an option for an additional year, while a new stadium is built for move to Las Vegas.
Congressman Mike Thompson Secures Funds for Walnut Park Library Project
Congressman Mike Thompson, D-Yolo, secured $850K in federal funds from the last appropriations bill to help finance the new Walnut Park Library project in the City of Davis.
Groundbreaking For Knights Landing Park
A groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for April 9 signals the start of construction of the Knights Landing Community Park.
From Winters Express...
Construction of El Rio Villas Playground Approved
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved the construction a new playground in the El Rio Villa Housing Community outside of the city of Winters during their March 12 meeting.
California Forever Denies Reports of Shady Tactics Outside Bay Area Target
Rumors are flying that California Forever is using dodgy tactics to gather signatures.
Woodland City Council Updating Active Transportation Plan
Woodland is updating its 2002 bike plan to prioritize safe pedestrian and bicycle use of the city road network following resident input.
Additional Funds For Completed Project?
Though completed and opened in February, city staff are requesting an additional $185,000 for the Highway 113 Sports Parks Pedestrian Overcrossing..
Woodland Volunteers Plant 80 Trees for Arbor Day
80 shade trees at Crawford, Tredway and Traynham Parks were planted by dozens of volunteers Saturday morning in Woodland as part of the "city of trees" Arbor Day celebration.
From Los Angeles Times...
Central Coast Ranch That Is Home to Endangered Species to Be Preserved
The Wildlife Conservation Board voted to award $10.3 million to the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County to preserve the 27,000-acre Camatta Ranch in Santa Margarita.
Wealthy Bay Area Enclave Worried About Sprawling New Development
Residents of San Rafael say the project could bring noise, pollution and crime to the area.
From CalMatters...
Promises for New City in Solano County Are Worth Hundreds of Millions—if They Stick
California Forever CEO Jan Sramek says promises of new homes, jobs, investments are binding, but legal experts and elected officials are skeptical.
Nevada County Rejects Controversial Gold Mining Project
After years of controversy, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously struck down a Grass Valley gold mining project. “It’s clear that this community wants to move forward to a cleaner economic future,” said Supervisor Heidi Hall.
From Davis Vanguard...
Lumberyards Project Heads to Planning Commission
The first of the downtown infill projects goes to the Planning Commission, seeking approval for a finding that the project is consistent with the Downtown Davis Specific Plan EIR.
Farmstead Project Requires General Plan Zoning Update
Farmstead is a piece of property that Wood Rodgers land development hopes to transform into residential houses with a portion set aside for commercial purposes.
An Initiative Promised 20,000 Homes for Mentally Ill Californians. It Delivered Far Less
California voters this spring are considering a $6.4 billion bond to house people with serious mental health conditions. A similar 2018 ballot measure offers lessons about the obstacles that stand in the way of construction.
From The Sacramento Observer...
Talk Focuses on Anti-Gentrification and Displacement Efforts Around Aggie Square
While promising to boost local health care and tech economies, UC Davis’s Aggie Square project raises concerns for Oak Park community.
Darrell Steinberg: Return of State Workers Helps, But Sacramento’s Transformation is Well Underway
Downtown Sacramento faces many challenges, but the growing number of small businesses, hotels, homes and other major developments signal its transformation, says the city’s mayor.
Cindy Norris Retires After Serving Woodland for Nearly Two Decades
Principal Planner Cindy Norris is retiring after a trail of significant accomplishments that residents continue to benefit from today.
Advocates Urge Biden to Expand Berryessa Monument
Last year, environmental groups and tribes rallied behind a proposed expansion of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Expansion was tried through congressional legislation, but it stalled.
From Monterey Herald...
Homeowners Who Sued to Build a Seawall Could Reshape California’s Coast
Raging storms brought major damage to California’s coastline last winter. But in Half Moon Bay, a different kind of coastal upheaval is gaining momentum—one that could decide the fate of billions of dollars of property and affect hundreds of public beaches.
Woodland Weighs Updates to Zoning Code
The loss of neighborhood character and the possibility of allowing fourplexes in certain zones were two contentious issues discussed at the Woodland City Council meeting in response to a presentation on updates to the city’s comprehensive zoning code.
From SFGate...
Tribe Acquires Vast Land in Northern California, Will Remove Dams
The Hoopa Valley Tribe announced it is acquiring about 10,000 acres of land in Northern California for $14.1 million. As part of this, the tribe will remove dams along the Klamath River and restore salmon runs.
Former South LA Oil Drilling Site Could Become Affordable Housing
The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust recently paid almost $10 million for a 1.86-acre site formerly used for oil drilling. It could be converted into a community center, park and affordable housing.
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